Extended Hours Surveillance Director

As an Extended Hours Surveillance Director, you'll lead a team of analysts responsible for protecting market integrity during overnight trading sessions in our 23/5 exchange environment. You'll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining fair, orderly markets during extended trading hours.

You'll thrive in this position if you're a decisive leader with strong surveillance expertise, capable of making sound decisions under pressure in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Shift Details:
Sunday evening through Friday morning, 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Initial training (up to 3 months) will be conducted during standard hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of analysts conducting real-time surveillance of equity trading during overnight sessions.
• Monitor and escalate suspicious trading patterns, market manipulation, and potential insider trading to senior leadership and regulators.
• Oversee identification of unusual price movements, volume spikes, and order book anomalies, ensuring timely intervention.
• Direct review of automated surveillance alerts and material disclosures from listed companies, with clear escalation protocols.
• Make critical decisions on trading interventions, including trade breaks and suspensions, balancing market protection with operational continuity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in market surveillance, compliance, trading operations, or related regulatory functions.
• Proven ability to lead teams effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
• Strong understanding of equity markets, trading mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent decision-making skills with demonstrated sound judgment in complex situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CAMS, or compliance-related credentials).
• Experience in a regulated exchange environment or with market surveillance technology platforms.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.